By John Dodge

Patrick Sharp with the Stanley Cup outside his Lakeview home. (Credit: CBS)
CHICAGO (CBS) — Patrick Sharp greeted a very important guest at his home on Tuesday afternoon.
Lord Stanley’s Cup came calling.
READ MORE: Chicago Weather: Colder And Blustery Sunday NightAnd the welcome mat was laid out and the door thrown wide open.
Sharp, accompanied by his family, carried the Cup into his North Side mansion, and it was promptly placed on a sun deck outside.
READ MORE: Shedd Aquarium Asks Restaurants To Help Keep Plastic Out Of Great LakesIt appeared ready to party. And some of Sharp’s teammates arrived soon after.
The 2015 Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks were scheduled to make an appearance at Wrigley Field later Tuesday evening.
MORE NEWS: Outbound Kennedy Expressway Ramp To Montrose Avenue Reopens MondayBefore that, the Sharps got to spend some quality time with the trophy.